Science-Based Health & Wellness Resources for Your Community

NIH's ultimate goal is to improve the nation's health through
medical research. Check out these resources — based on
our scientific findings — that can help you or a loved
one on your path to improved health and well-being.

NIH News in Health provides
practical health information based on NIH research. This monthly
newsletter can help you eat healthier, move more, and learn the
science behind medical topics like acupuncture, menopause, and
heart disease.NIH News in Health

Smokefree.gov can help
you or someone you care about quit smoking. Use the step-by-step
quit guide, talk to an expert, and find other tools to help you
quit.

Rethinking
Drinking provides research-based information about how
your drinking habits can affect your health. Learn to recognize
the signs of alcohol problems and ways to cut back or quit
drinking. Interactive tools can also help you calculate the
calories and alcohol content of drinks.

It's a
Noisy Planet can teach you about the causes and
prevention of noise-induced hearing loss so that you and your
family can enjoy healthy hearing for life. Approximately 26
million Americans have noise-induced hearing loss, but it is
completely preventable.

At NIDA for Teens,
learn how drugs affect the body and hear from teens who’ve
struggled with addiction. This interactive web site has quizzes,
videos, games, and a blog that shows the science behind drug
abuse.

NIHSeniorHealth features
research-based information about a range of health issues for
older adults. Learn about healthy aging with short, easily accessible
information in a variety of formats.

We Can!, a national
education program designed to give parents and communities ways
to help kids stay at a healthy weight, can help your family avoid
excess pounds. Get tips on choosing low-calorie snacks, getting
active, and cooking fun, healthy meals.We Can!

Talking
to Your Doctor links you to NIH resources that can help
you make the most of your conversations with your doctor. Communication
is key to good health care. Get tips for asking questions and
talking openly about your symptoms and concerns.

NIH’s Office
of Dietary Supplements can
teach you how to choose and use dietary supplements wisely. This
site provides reliable answers to common questions. You can also
download a free mobile app for the iPhone or iPad to track supplements
you take to share with your doctor.@NIH_ODS

The
Bone Resource Center provides information about the role
of bones in your body and what you can do to protect them.
Learn from interactive tools, find out about bone disorders,
and get ideas to help kids build strong bones.

Know Stroke can
help you learn the signs of stroke and the importance of getting
to the hospital quickly. Fast medical action is key to successful
recovery from stroke. Stroke strikes fast, and you should too.Know Stroke

Aim
for a Healthy Weight can help you learn how to reach and
maintain a healthy weight by taking small steps to change your
lifestyle. Find tips for eating well at home and on the road,
and for becoming more physically active.

My
Family Health Portrait, developed by the U.S. Surgeon General
and NIH, helps you build a drawing of your family tree and a chart
of your family health history that you can print and share with
your family members and doctor. This information will help your
doctor provide better care for you.

Related Links

Drawing on NIH research and his own experience, Dr. Francis Collins shares
how some relatively simple changes in diet and exercise may lower the risk
of developing type 2 diabetes. Arrive, May-June 2011.
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